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Seniors: 7 Moving Tips - Movers Ocean County
Facing a move as you're getting on in years can be stressful. But sometimes, you have to downsize and move out of your home.
Seniors: 7 Moving Tips
Facing a move as you’re getting on in years can be stressful. But sometimes, you have to downsize and move out of the home you’ve lived in for so long. Maybe you’re going to an assisted living facility or perhaps your kids are adding an in-law to their home for you. Whatever the case, you’ll can handle your move with ease when you follow these tips:
- Come up with a Plan
- Sort
- Give Away Treasures You Can’t Keep
- 4.Notify Contacts
- 5.Transfer Utilities/Cancel Subscriptions
- Take it Room by Room
- Hire a Professional
Downsizing results in a major loss of space, which means it’s critical to draw out a layout before the move. This way, you can know exactly how much furniture you can reasonably fit in your new place and where it will go. This will also help your movers on the big day, resulting in very little guesswork.
Yes, you’ve collected many wonderful things over your life, but now you have to make the difficult decisions about what goes and what stays. Make three piles: one to throw in the trash, one to donate to charity, and one to keep.
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If you have special mementoes that you won’t have space for in the new place, now’s a great time to bestow them on a grandchild or other beloved relative.
Fill out a change of address for the post office. Then, notify your friends and family of the change, as well.
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Transfer or terminate utilities so there is no overlap in service. Be sure to cancel or transfer your gym membership, and cancel magazine and newspaper subscriptions.
No need to get overwhelmed by trying to pack up several rooms at once. Start with one room, then move on to the next. Take baby steps, and you’ll be able to break up one large move into smaller manageable chunks. You can even do this over several days rather than all at once. Even if you spend just an hour a day on one task, you’ll be less stressed for it. It’s wise to start packing seasonal items or little-used items that are commonly found in attics and basements, suggests Good Housekeeping. Save kitchens and bathrooms for last because you will need those items right up until you move.
It’s comforting to know a professional can be there to help you pack up and move your belongings. You save your back and neck, and you get access to an efficient move. It’s always best to select a company that has a lot of experience moving seniors. This helps to take the emotional component out of the equation, as you can rely on the moving company to determine all the logistics. Delegation of tasks is very important here.
Contact The Moving Guys
Contact The Moving Guys for a free quote at one of our three convenient locations: 732-333-1800 in Marlboro, 732-608-7178 in Beachwood, or 201-997-6200 in Kenilworth. We specialize in senior moves, so you can rest assured we give you personalized attention to detail and professionalism throughout the move.
